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Zone Change Process Internet: www.maricopa.gov/planning 10/31/19
Department
ZONE CHANGE PROCESS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is composed of
representatives of the County’s Planning, Transportation,
Drainage Review, Flood Control and Environmental Services
departments. Other comments may be supplied by
representatives from other County departments, fire district,
school district, City or Town, homeowner’s association, or
other interested parties.
After a complete application is submitted and accepted by
the Planning Department, staff will forward copies of the
application to members of the TAC. Staff will then schedule
the request for review by the TAC and notify the owner or
authorized agent of the date and time.
Staff will provide the owner or authorized agent with written
comments from any reviewing agency unable to attend the
meeting.
POST-TAC REVIEW
Depending on the comments received at the TAC, the
application materials (such as the Site Plan or Narrative) may
need revisions. The owner or authorized agent must submit
revised materials, reflecting the TAC comments, to the
Planning and Development Department, which will forward
the revised materials to the appropriate agencies. Once
they are satisfied that the technical requirements have been
met (more than one re-submittal may be necessary) and the
Citizen Participation Plan has been satisfactorily completed
(see Citizen Review Process), the request will be scheduled
for public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Staff will also conduct the 300’ mailing, legal ad as well as
prepare a staff report. The owner or authorized agent will be
required to post the site. Please note that compliance with
comments from the TAC does not guarantee that the
application will be supported or recommended for approval
by staff. Staff will provide written and verbal
recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public
hearing for all interested persons wishing to comment on
the Zone Change. The owner or authorized agent must
attend this meeting, and will be asked to comment on the
application, the staff report and/or any comments that
are made during the public hearing. The Planning and
Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors for approval or denial of the request.
Their recommendation may or may not concur with staff’s
recommendation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Zone Change request will again be legally advertised
prior to a public hearing before the Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors will ultimately
vote to approve or deny the request. Their action may or
may not concur with the recommendation made by staff
or the Planning and Zoning Commission.
POST-BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ACTIVITY
Once approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Zone
Change becomes effective 31 days after Board action
and when any required conditions are met. The owner or
authorized agent may then apply for a Zoning Clearance
and Building Permit as long as the property is in
compliance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
AMENDMENTS
Any change or modification to an approval shall be
considered an amendment. Staff shall determine whether
changes constitute a Minor or Major Amendment
according to MCZO Article 304.9. A Minor Amendment is
an administrative process.